Hazelnut Oil

Nuts are known for their "good fats". Hazelnuts are not different, they make a great afternoon snack. They are packed with vitamins, proteins and good fats. Those fats can also be pressed from the nuts to create hazelnut oil, which has wonderful benefits for the skin.

Hazelnuts come from the Hazel (Corylus) tree, and are also called “cobnuts” or “filbert nuts.” The tree is native to the Northern Hemisphere, has rounded leaves with serrated edges, and very small pale yellow or red flowers that bloom in spring.

The nuts themselves grow on the trees in husks, then fall out when ripe, about 7-8 months after pollination. The kernel is edible. Hazelnuts are used to make praline, Frangelico liqueur, hazelnut butter, and pastes (like Nutella), and are often added to candies and truffles. The oil is also used for cooking.


Hazelnut oil has been used for oily skin and minimizing the size of pores because of its unique properties. A high content of catechins and tannins (healthy flavonoids) make this oil a “dry” oil that feels smooth and toning on the skin. Its properties help balance oils and make your pores appear smaller.

Hazelnut Oil has a lot of natural fats that help moisturize the skin. Leaving it soft and plump while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is a light oil, so it doesn't feel greasy. Hazelnut oil contains antioxidants which as you know gives you extra protection against environmental stressors. Hazelnut is also good for your hair in that it can help it recover from chemical treatments and hold the color longer.



Ingredients:

Botanical Name: Corylus Americana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil

Common Name: Hazelnut Oil